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James McCarthy

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Gioventu, Aug 3, 2021.

Discuss James McCarthy in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. EddieBhoy1986

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    No I've really not. There is certainly a case can be made for signing McCarthy, who was never going to be a regular starter, on a shorter contract for less money. There is no case to be made for continuing to pursue the player and essentially paying over the odds.
     
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  2. King of Kings

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    It’s a horrendous deal - there’s no sense in even arguing otherwise in all honesty.

    Nothing personal against the guy, the current version of him just isn’t anywhere near good enough to contribute in a meaningful way, and he’s only likely to regress from here.
     
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  3. JamesM09

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    What’s with the weird defending of McCarthy?

    I get that he’s really well known in Glasgow and has lots of friends and family - I assume that’s what we’re seeing here?

    Seems an open and shut case that he isn’t good enough, was worth a punt at the time, but a 4 year deal was obviously ridiculous. Hardly controversial or unfair opinion.

    People doing all sorts of gymnastics here to defend it for absolutely no reason. I think you give the game away when you whip out a 6 year old post from someone saying they wanted him in December 2016.
     
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  4. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    5 years and 8 months then. Is that specific enough for you? * *.:giggle1:

    A post from December 2016 has absolutely zero relevance to where McCarthy is as a footballer now. Incredible that you would think otherwise.
     
  5. Creativecelt Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wish him well, and hope he can find a move this summer to club where he will get game time.
     
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  6. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Levitt > McCarthy
     
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  7. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    You’d swear we’d spent £10m on the * by the way folk are banging on in here. Move him on, move on.
     
  8. celtic20

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    Would go up in my estimation if he really is looking to get out of what's an absolute life of Riley at the moment. If he wants to head elsewhere for first-team football, you'd have to admire that desire.
     
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  9. marti~bhoy

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    Beyond bizarre. Dredging through the forum to find a comment that has zero relevance to the current situation.

    There are plenty of players that would have been beyond our reach 6 years ago that I wouldn't want anywhere near Celtic today.

    Giving him a 4 year contract was absolute madness and based on what he's shown in his fleeting appearances in the hoops we'd be doing well to offload him as soon as possible. He offers absolutely * nothing.
     
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  10. Couscous

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    Some of the Australians on this forum are ridiculous.

    McCarthy simply isn't up to Celtic standards. That's not racist, bigoted or anti-Australian. It's an objective truth. Thankfully, Mr Postecoglou doesn't wear the national blinkers that are so popular among his countrymen.
     
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  11. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Calm down mate.
     
  12. Skelleto

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    To be fair my friend -

    Hammy89 -> McCarthy
     
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  13. neilly1987 Do I look happy? Do I look settled? Gold Member

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    This thread is wild.
     
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  14. craigtheceltic

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    * are you on about :56: What have Australian’s, racism, and bigotry got to do with McCarthy :rofl:
    You got that right :giggle1:
     
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  15. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Postecoglou also shrugged off talk that James McCarthy could be leaving Parkhead this summer. Reports suggest McCarthy is weighing up his future after failing to make the bench for the 2-0 win over Aberdeen and he remains a wanted man in England.



    When asked links with a move away for the 31-year-old, the boss bluntly added: "Not on my radar, mate. I'm dealing with what's in front of me. Macca is still training with us. He is part of the squad. So in terms of what is happening beyond that it's not on my radar
     
  16. Leone Naka Fan

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    Honestly, he should play. We need an avenger, otherwise everyone in our midfield will be cut down. Let James hit hard, even if he can't pass.
     
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  17. TheHappyLoss

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    Aye big Roy Aitken didn’t bother with pish like passing and stuff.
     
  18. murphy88

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    What is he rumoured to be on a week?
     
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    Are you a parody?
     
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